Water Service Line Inventory Project
Over the years, various materials have been used in water service lines, which transport water from the utility’s water mains into customers’ homes. Fulton County Public Works (FCPW) is working to create a comprehensive inventory of water service line materials within our water service area, as required by the U.S. EPA. The initial inventory will be published in October 2024 and will be available on this page. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information about this project. If you have any additional questions, please contact Anna Skipper at 404.612.5772 or anna.skipper@fultoncountyga.gov.
Field Investigation Pilot
Some North Fulton residents have been asked to participate in a pilot project to determine water service line material. Pilot participants are contacted by Public Works staff prior to testing and will receive a door hanger letting them know when testers have been on the property and the identified material of their service line. Testers will not need to enter the home.
The North Fulton Water Distribution System encompasses most of Fulton County north of the Chattahoochee River, including all of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Milton, as well as a majority of Roswell. The City of Roswell serves a portion of the southwest portion of the city and is responsible for the inventory there. Information about their program can be found here.
The section of the service line that runs from the water main to your water meter, the public service line, is owned by your water provider along with the water meter. The section of the service line that runs from the meter into your home, the private service line, is owned by the property owner. Please view our Service Lateral Responsibility flyer for more information.
The Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Plant uses corrosion control treatment techniques to prevent the leaching of lead into the water from any plumbing components that may contain lead. In addition, Fulton County Public Works tests samples of water from points throughout our distribution system for a variety of water quality parameters, including lead.
To learn more about the possible health effects of lead in water, or to learn more about the results of our water testing, please review our annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Fulton County’s water meets or exceeds all relevant requirements for drinking water quality.
If lead is present in your drinking water, or if you have pipes or plumbing fixtures that contain lead, you can minimize your exposure by taking the following steps:
a. Flush the cold water tap until the water becomes as cold as it will get before using it for drinking or cooking.
b. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula, avoiding water from the hot water tap for these purposes.
c. Ensure that only 'lead-free' solder, fluxes, and materials are used in new household plumbing and repairs.